Fragrance comparison

Qawafi vs The Empress' Kiss

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 8 Nov 2026 94 ratings analysed

Qawafi

PARIS CORNER

3.4613 votes

Rank #60,722 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

The Empress' Kiss

Mystikum

3.6181 votes

Rank #10,779 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Empress' Kiss takes 4 of 5 categories.

Qawafi
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
The Empress' Kiss
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Qawafi1/5

The Empress' Kiss4/5

Ratings & consensus: The Empress' Kiss
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Empress' Kiss
Sillage & projection: The Empress' Kiss
Value for money: Qawafi
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Empress' Kiss

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

QawafiPARIS CORNER

The Empress' KissMystikum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.46/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%

3.61/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 13%Had 3%Want 84%

Category winnerThe Empress' KissRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

46%Like

15%Ok

15%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

38%Love

17%Like

29%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityThe Empress' Kiss

SillageThe Empress' Kiss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value61

Category winnerQawafiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

aromatic84%

rose77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top1 to 2 hours

SaffronJuniperPineapple

Heart2 to 4 hours

CedarwoodCardamomDavana

Base4 to 8 hours

Tonka BeanVanillaAmberOud

Top

GeraniumBergamotSaffronDavanaCardamom

Heart

ClovesRaspberryOrange BlossomRoseCaramelJasmine

Base

VanillaMuskAmberSandalwoodTonka BeanCedarOudOakmoss

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cardamom, Davana and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Qawafi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer14

Fall100

Winter100

Day38

Night100

Spring100

Summer56

Fall100

Winter33

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex54

Women23

Men0

Unisex40

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,722

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#10,779

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerThe Empress' KissHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Qawafi by PARIS CORNER presents an oriental woody composition built on contrasting temperatures. The opening pairs crisp juniper berries and tart pineapple with warm saffron, creating an energetic, aromatic start. As the fragrance settles, dry cedarwood, herbal davana, and cardamom add spice and earthy structure. The …

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The Empress' Kiss opens as a spicy floral with saffron, cardamom and a rich rose at the center. On skin, it often reads classy, slightly vintage in mood, and more feminine than truly neutral. The dry-down softens into jammy rose, jasmine, caramel, vanilla and amber, with musk and woods giving it a warmer finish. It ma…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Qawafi or The Empress' Kiss?

The Empress' Kiss takes 4 of 5 categories. Qawafi is rated 3.46/5 from 13 votes; The Empress' Kiss is rated 3.61/5 from 81 votes. Choose Qawafi for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Empress' Kiss for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Qawafi or The Empress' Kiss?

The Empress' Kiss lasts longest (The Empress' Kiss 82/100, Qawafi 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Qawafi or The Empress' Kiss?

The Empress' Kiss projects furthest (The Empress' Kiss 76/100, Qawafi 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Qawafi and The Empress' Kiss smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cardamom, Davana and Tonka Bean.

Is Qawafi or The Empress' Kiss better for summer or winter?

Qawafi suits evening wear; The Empress' Kiss suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Qawafi and The Empress' Kiss?

Qawafi has top notes of Saffron, Juniper and Pineapple, heart notes of Cedarwood, Cardamom and Davana, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Amber and Oud. The Empress' Kiss has top notes of Geranium, Bergamot, Saffron and Davana, heart notes of Cloves, Raspberry, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.